Burns Country Road Cycle

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Join us for a road cycle of around 50 miles exploring the area around Robert Burns' birthplace and some of the delights of the Ayrshire coast.

Our circular route will take us from Ayr, inland across the Carrick Hills towards Maybole before following the Water of Girvan along a minor road to the seaside resort of Girvan which enjoys views towards Ailsa Craig - the remains of an old volcanic plug in the Firth of Clyde. Our return route to Ayr will take us along the coast with the possible opportunity to visit Culzean Country Park and Castle. Just north of there, we will cycle down the Croy Electric Brae, a famous gravity hill, where we will actually appear to be freewheeling uphill due to an visual illusion that makes the road look as if it slopes upwards instead of downwards. The last few miles of the ride will take us past the much older and smaller ruin of Dunure castle, overlooking its attractive harbour.

Proposed route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31366430

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Please read the following...

COVID-19  – IMPORTANT, Please read the following before you sign up to this event:

• Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms, even if they are extremely mild, or who lives or is in a support bubble with someone showing symptoms, is asked not to attend. This is in line with the government’s coronavirus advice.
• All are required to practice social distancing – staying 2m (not 1m) apart at all times, including the lunch stop.
• Unfortunately, there won’t be any planned pub / café stops en route or at the end, and please don’t share sweets or snacks with others – we’re sorry!
• Please bring your own hand sanitising gel for your own use throughout the day. Use of face coverings is at your own choice, but please bring one with you just in case it's needed. 
• Be aware that opportunities for toilet stops may be minimal if facilities are closed.
• Please, please cancel at your earliest opportunity if you are unable to attend or are unwell, so that we can allow others to take up these valuable event spaces.
• Much as it's difficult - no handshakes or hugs!

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